Putting on the Armor Part 6: The Sword of the Spirit
Believing in the power of the Word:
The Word teaches us who God is. (1 John 4:8)
The Word teaches us that God is Sovereign over the enemy.
The Word teaches us that God will bind the enemy.
(Marching forward in Christian obedience).
Recognizing the enemy’s strategies:
The enemy leads us to doubt God’s character and His Word.
The enemy wants to substitute religion for knowing the Word.
(The enemy delights in deception).
The enemy wants us to listen to voices other than God’s.
(It’s EASIER to listen to other voices).
Countering the enemy’s strategies:
(We must CHOOSE intentionally against the enemy).
Develop a reading & study plan.
Develop a learning plan.
Follow a reading plan
Pray before reading
Use a good study Bible
Don’t be afraid to use good commentaries
Be alert to verses to memorize
Use good principles & then obey the Word.
Join a Bible Study group (AMEN!!!!!)
Overcoming the Enemy’s Lies:
God won’t forgive you.
You will never overcome this sin.
The church will never accept you again.
Proclaiming the Word:
Christ has defeated the powers. (Colossians 2:15)
The enemy can’t nullify God’s grace.
God fights the battle for us.
Wearing the full armor of God.